Sec. 403. Evaluation of the Federal Select Agent Program and related policies
421 words·~2 min read·
/bill/118/s/2333/rs/section-403A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (referred to in this section as the Board ) established pursuant to section 404O of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 283r ) shall be charged with assessing the framework for biosafety and biosecurity oversight, particularly with respect to mitigating risks to the United States population with respect to biological threats. The findings of the Board shall address scientific advancements and integration of the Program and other related Federal policies and frameworks for biosafety and biosecurity.
The findings of the Board shall be transmitted to the President. The recommendations developed under subsection
(a)shall include a proposed framework for an integrated approach to the oversight of biological research that raises significant biosafety and biosecurity concerns, which may include proposals to harmonize and modernize relevant Federal policies such as the following: The Federal Select Agent Program. Federal policies relating to dual-use research of concern. Federal policies related to federally funded research involving enhanced pathogens of pandemic potential. The Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories Manual of the Department of Health and Human Services, and other related guidance documents. The Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules of the National Institutes of Health. The framework proposed under paragraph
(1)shall— be developed in consultation with stakeholders and experts from institutions of higher education, industry, and other government agencies; and make recommendations related to mitigating any identified risks associated with existing gaps in oversight of such research, which may include research that does not receive Federal funding, taking into consideration any national security concerns, the potential benefits of such research, considerations related to the research community, transparency, and public availability of information, and international research collaboration. In carrying out this section, the Board may make recommendations related to the clarification of the authorities and responsibilities of relevant Federal departments and agencies and any necessary reorganization of such authorities and responsibilities among such departments and agencies. Not later than 1 year after the issuance of recommendations under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and, as applicable, other appropriate committees of Congress, a report that describes plans to consider and implement such recommendations, including the identification of— any barriers to implementation; and any areas in which the President disagrees with the findings or recommendations of the Board.
Connectionstraces to 1
Traces to 1 document
Citation graph
cites case law
Sec. 403
Evaluation of the Federal Select Agent Program and related policies
Cites 1Cited by 0 across 0 sources